MECHENG 5234
Transcript Abbreviation:
Vehicle Dynamics
Course Description:
A first course in vehicle dynamics devoted to the basic concepts of rubber wheeled vehicles with an actual driving and demonstrated laboratory.
Course Levels:
Undergraduate (1000-5000 level)
Graduate (5000-8000 level)
Designation:
Elective
General Education Course:
(N/A)
Cross-Listings:
(N/A)
Credit Hours (Minimum if “Range”selected):
4.00
Max Credit Hours:
(N/A)
Select if Repeatable:
Off
Maximum Repeatable Credits:
(N/A)
Total Completions Allowed:
(N/A)
Allow Multiple Enrollments in Term:
No
Course Length:
14 weeks (autumn or spring)
12 weeks (summer only)
Off Campus:
Never
Campus Location:
Columbus
Instruction Modes:
In Person (75-100% campus; 0-24% online)
Prerequisites and Co-requisites:
Prereq: 3360 (482) and 3671 (563), or Grad standing in MechEng, or permission of instructor.
Electronically Enforced:
No
Exclusions:
Not open to students with credit for 654 or 754.
Course Goals / Objectives:
Be able to represent the vehicle as a free body diagram illustrating all forces acting on the system. Be able to explain each term and how the forces are generated
Obtain an understanding of the specific components of the vehicle including, but not limited to: the suspension, the braking system, the steering system, and the interaction of these components on the ride and handling of the vehicle
Be able to define the ride and handling characteristics of a vehicle and their interaction on performance
Have an appreciation of the driver inputs to a vehicle and how the system responds
Understand the role of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) requirements and regulations on the production of vehicles produced for sale in the United States
Gain experience in driving tests and test methodologies (laboratory portion of class) and test equipment used in industry
Gain an understanding of the complete range of nonlinear tire force and moment responses to variations in slip angle, longitudinal slip, and vertical load
Become familiar with the state-of-the-art full vehicle computer simulations used for research and development by industrial, government and academic organizations
Be able to generate equations of motion necessary to derive analytical models representing the full nonlinear range of vehicle handling dynamics
Gain insight into stability systems such as Anti-lock Braking Systems (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Traction Control; as well as emerging safety technologies based on radar, vision, and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies
Check if concurrence sought:
No
Contact Hours:
| Topic | LEC | REC out-of-class | REC in-class | Weekly LAB out-of-class | Weekly LAB in-class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration/Deceleration | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Braking straight line | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Road loads | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Rolling resistance | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Ride | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Cornering | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Suspensions | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Tires/Suspensions | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Steering systems | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Tires | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Rollover | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Safety regulations | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Grading Plan:
Letter Grade
Course Components:
Lecture
Lab
Grade Roster Component:
Lecture
Credit by Exam (EM):
No
Grades Breakdown:
| Aspect | Percent |
|---|---|
| Homework | 20% |
| Midterm | 35% |
| Laboratory | 10% |
| Final | 35% |
Representative Textbooks and Other Course Materials:
| Title | Author | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics | T. D. Gillespie |
ABET-CAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-ETAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
(N/A)
ABET-EAC Criterion 3 Outcomes:
| Significant contribution (7+ hours) | 1 | an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 2 | an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 3 | an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences - pre-2019 EAC SLO (g) |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 4 | an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 5 | an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives |
| Some contribution (1-2 hours) | 6 | an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions |
| Substantial contribution (3-6 hours) | 7 | an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies |
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